1988 Mazda RX7 Reviews - Page 2 of 9

1988 Mazda RX7 GXL 13B rotary from North America

Summary:

I love this car. I would suggest it to any sports car enthusiast

Faults:

Other than the problems from the 20 year old wiring, like I have to hit the dash sometimes to make my clock and bright lights work, but the motor is fine; drinks some oil, but runs amazing. I outrun many many cars that are much younger.

General Comments:

It handles amazing with tight suspension (with working auto adjust between Sport and Normal). The motor runs great; just red line it every once in a while; keeps carbon buildup down, and I think this thing will run forever.

1988 Mazda RX7 10th Anniversary 1.3B turbo from North America

Faults:

I just bought it for 1100 and it needed tires and a battery and a new steering wheel which working at an auto parts store is fairly simple stuff. I know it needs a tune up normal stuff for a car that has been sitting. But I have a severe case of my car flooding which I guess is fairly common for the Gen. 2 RX-7 but it is so bad I can only drive the car once a day, and god for bid I should have to turn it off because it will take a whole day before it even thinks about starting again. it had a major coolant leak which I fixed what else should I do? I am getting ready to tow it to the scrap yard I can't afford a new motor and I am getting sick of it.

15th Mar 2006, 18:11

Your problem is leaking fuel injectors. My 87' had the same problem. It's a pretty easy fix if you have the right tools. And since you said you work at an auto parts store it should be easy finding the parts. Good luck.

24th May 2006, 02:32

I have also had flooding problems with my 2nd Gen. Mine is due to short distance drives where the engine is not able to warm up to normal temperatures. I agree that your injectors sound leaky. Another good fix for this is installing a simply switch under the left side of your dash that cuts the fuel pump line. It is pretty simple to do and also acts as a theft deterrent system. With this switch, I just flip it when I'm about to turn my car off and it dies from the lack of fuel. This also insured that no flooding can possibly take place and relieves the pressure in the fuel lines. In my friends 91 rx7 if he starts the car with the gas pedal all the way down it cuts off the fuel pump allowing the engine to un-flood. I have heard this is only on 89 and newer, but it is not confirmed, you can give that a shot though. Best of luck...

28th Feb 2009, 02:29

15th Apr 2010, 21:37

Yes, the RX7s do flood, it's normal. It usually floods when the engine is still hot. I've had it happen to me before, but there is a way to prevent it from flooding if you have a fuel kill switch anywhere on your car. Just turn off the fuel switch, crank it a few times so the excess fuel circulates out, then flip on the switch. It should start; it always works for me after a long drive. Hope that helps.